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    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | PSALMS 52-59

    “Throw Your Burden on Jehovah”

    David experienced many devastating trials during his life. By the time Psalm 55 was composed, he had suffered such things as . . .

    • Goliath and his attendant

      Insults

    • David escapes a spear

      Persecution

    • David is crushed by guilt

      Severe Guilt

    • Bathsheba grieves

      Family Tragedy

    • David on his sickbed

      Sickness

    • David is betrayed

      Betrayal

    Even when his burdens seemed unbearable, David found a way to cope with them. For any who might feel the same way, David gives this inspired advice: “Throw your burden on Jehovah.”

    How can we apply this verse today?

    55:22

    David prays

    1. Turn to Jehovah in heartfelt prayer with any problem, anxiety, or concern

    2. Seek guidance and support from Jehovah’s Word and organization

    3. Do what you reasonably can to relieve the situation in harmony with Bible principles